GET INVOLVED
Bellingham City Council
2:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 210 Lottie St. or online
Council members will review updates to the Landmark Tree Ordinance, and consider extending the interim ordinance another six months to allow for further review.
Whatcom County Council
9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, or online
The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on jail funding and discuss code amendments regarding local project review.
Election Day
8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, La Conner
La Conner School District residents will vote on whether to approve the school district’s replacement programs and operations levy.
How should Ferndale grow?
5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2007 Cherry St., Ferndale
The City of Ferndale, in partnership with WWU’s Urban Planning Studio, will present three planning scenarios for the city’s future growth at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center
OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMENT
Proposed rental fee ordinances survey. Deadline: Feb. 14
Bellingham City Council is weighing two proposed ordinances that define which rental fees are permitted, limit amounts for some rental fees and promote fee transparency. Council members are seeking more information about the extent of these fees and how potential rules would affect the community. Survey online.
City of Bellingham 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Community survey. Deadline: March 2
The city is updating its PROS Plan, the six-year guide for improving parks, open space, trails and recreation, and is seeking feedback from residents. Survey online.
City of Nooksack community survey. Deadline: Ongoing
The City of Nooksack is seeking feedback from people who live or work in Nooksack on how the city should grow over the next 20 years, as part of the city’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. Survey online.
Water System Plan update. Deadline: Winter 2025
The goal of a Water System Plan is to make sure the City of Bellingham understands current and future demands on the system, so it can ensure everyone has reliable access to clean, safe drinking water now and in the future. Tell them why water quality is important to you. Survey online.
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